Influencers wooing young voters earn big bucks under the radar

Megadonors Put More Than $1.3 Billion Into 2026 Election Fight Ahead of Midterms

A new Washington Post analysis shows mega-donors have already poured more than 1.3 billion into the 2026 election cycle, underscoring how wealthy individuals, companies and industry-backed political groups are moving early to shape the midterms.

From booze-filled parties to mail ballots: How did American voting actually evolve?

How U.S. elections have changed over 250 years

Online gamblers skip groceries and rent to keep betting, study finds

New survey exposes growing social and economic toll of the country's betting boom

Prediction market boom roils midterm elections: 'It’s the wild west'

The significant boom of prediction markets is pushing U.S. elections into uncharted territory, prompting concern and scrutiny about the risks and regulation of betting on political outcomes. Kalshi, Polymarket and other platforms process trading volumes in the tens of billions of dollars each quarter as users bet on world events, from sports and pop culture to which party...

Greek gambling regulator files criminal complaints against 18 influencers over illegal betting ads

The influencers had a combined audience of more than 3 million followers, mostly minors. New crackdown is taking place as illegal gambling becomes more popular The post Greek gambling regulator files criminal complaints against 18 influencers over illegal betting ads appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Cannes Lions Feels More Hollywood Than the Film Festival This Year

With creators increasingly at the center of entertainment, the fest built on brand marketers is gaining even more clout now (I've never seen anything like it, one attendee notes).

Taxation for influencers, gig workers simplified

Taxation for influencers, gig workers simplified

Poll Shows Susan Collins Winning Working-Class Voters by a Wide Margin

Poll Shows Susan Collins Winning Working-Class Voters by a Wide Margin

Wendy's Surges 37% Following Viral Reddit Post

The meme-stock crowd is rallying behind another beaten up American icon — Wendy’s Co., the fast-food chain known for the Frosty, Dave’s Triple burger and the Biggie Deal.

Korn Ferry Q4 FY’26 slides: broad-based growth drives earnings beat

Korn Ferry Q4 FY’26 slides: broad-based growth drives earnings beat

Popularism!

NEW: Our first report on the swing voters of the 2026 midterms finds that when they are asked which policies would make them definitely vote for a Democrat, the most selected option is “raise taxes on the wealthy,” followed by “create a Medicare for All health care system.”[image or embed]— Data for Progress (@dataforprogress.org) July 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM Sorry, I forgot, popularism means do popular stuff as long as the people funding my fake think tank like it, too.

76ers Surge at Sportsbooks, Prediction Markets After Jaylen Brown Trade

BetMGM, Kalshi, and Polymarket all significantly increased Philadelphia's championship outlook, while Boston is trending in the opposite direction.

Harry Styles fans flew to Amsterdam, paid a 21% premium for hotels, and sent inflation soaring. One Gen Zer paid $1,000 for a tiny ‘box’ hotel room

Young people may be struggling with financial milestones, but Harry Styles fans in the Netherlands proved their spending power can catch bankers' eyes.

Study shows Democrats voting in record numbers

Democrats are pointing to the higher turnout in this year’s congressional primaries and special elections as evidence that voters are increasingly frustrated with Washington and energized ahead of the 2026 midterms. A Washington Post analysis of House primary races across 25 states found Democrat turnout has risen sharply compared with the last midterm cycle. More []...Click to read more

Sprout Social: Unconvincing Upmarket Push (Rating Downgrade)

Sprout Social: Unconvincing Upmarket Push (Rating Downgrade)

Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading...

Campaign staffers keep trying to bet on races despite push to curb insider trading... (First column, 5th story, link)

Nifty rebounds over 200 points as falling crude and trade deal optimism lift sentiment

Banking and IT stocks led the rally, while broader markets also posted gains

While Families Struggle, Republicans Are Fighting Pride Month

Costs are rising. Instead of confronting those problems, some GOP officials turned June into a culture-war campaign.

Here’s Who Voted For Democratic Socialists

Young, college-educated voters in dense urban neighborhoods have become a key source of support for candidates aligned with the socialist left, according to recent primary election data. Over the past several months, multiple self-described democratic socialists, along with candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, have defeated more centrist Democrats in major-city primaries on []

Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, the Tax Hit Is Massive: How to Avoid the Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It

Yay! You've Been Awarded Stock! Boo, the Tax Hit Is Massive: How to Avoid the Mistakes High Earners Make Before They Even Realize It

Brands Rewrote the Pride Playbook in 2026

Pride marketing has scaled back. But those showing up are changing tack, betting on wilder campaigns and integrated social rollouts.

Jesse Watters Sparks Debate After Blaming Gen Z “Laziness” For Surge In Progressive Wins

A televised debate over why young voters are backing progressive candidates has sparked a sharp back-and-forth about whether Generation Z is inherently “lazy” or simply trapped by a punishing modern economy. The friction began Thursday during a segment hosted by Fox News anchor Jesse Watters. Pointing to recent primary victories in New York and Colorado [] Jesse Watters Sparks Debate After Blaming Gen Z “Laziness” For Surge In Progressive Wins

Your First 5 Potential Moves When Inherited Wealth Makes You Rich Overnight

Your First 5 Potential Moves When Inherited Wealth Makes You Rich Overnight

3 Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock in July

Earnings, burnings, and learnings make the streaming giant a potential big winner this month.

LIVE: Election Results — Louisiana Senate Party Runoffs

LIVE: Election Results — Louisiana Senate Party Runoffs

Johor Jaya's Pakatan debutant bets on youth vote to shape state’s future

JOHOR BAHRU, July 4 — Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Johor Jaya candidate Lee Wern Yiing believes young voters...

Trump Hit With Ominous Midterm Warnings in Deep Red Areas

Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersA set of polls shows Democratic candidates making dramatic gains in parts of the U.S. that previously helped elect President Donald Trump by double digits. The internal polling is a warning sign for the president, 80, and Republicans, who are furiously scrambling to hold onto the House majority, where they already have a razor-thin margin. Even if Democrats are unsuccessful in flipping districts in Trump country, their ability to largely close the gap in deep red parts of the U.S. offers a surge of hope to Democrats praying for a blue wave come November.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Chip boom creates new class of top earners, widening income gap in Korea

Chip boom creates new class of top earners, widening income gap in Korea

Bernie Speaks at Texas Democratic Party Convention

Whether you're from Texas or New York, people are sick and tired of living paycheck to paycheck while the rich get richer. Our job: keep building a grassroots movement in every corner of the country to create a government that works for all, not the few.

NY Dirt: Real estate gives big in key Albany legislative races

The New York primaries are tomorrow, and real estate would like a word. Industry favorites in key races are up against challengers touting endorsements from influential groups like the Working Families Party and Democratic Socialists of America, with several getting a potential boost from Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s personal backing. It’s no surprise that major real estate players have been quietly investing money into some ideologically fraught races, angling to keep more progressive candidates off the Democratic line of the general election ballot. Direct donors with real estate industry ties include Two Trees CEO Jed Walentas, SL Green Management, as well []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Andy Preston: At the moment not enough people trust Reform for them to assume the future’s theirs

Leading the polls is one thing. Winning trust is another. That distinction may explain why Reform often looks unstoppable in opinion polls and local elections, but struggles when there’s major power at stake. The post Andy Preston: At the moment not enough people trust Reform for them to assume the future’s theirs appeared first on Conservative Home.

Byron Donalds continues to stack cash while GOP field lags

The race is no more competitive as time goes on. The post Byron Donalds continues to stack cash while GOP field lags appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Sybil Wilkes Covers Today’s What We Need to Know: The Wealth Gap, Primary Elections, and More

Election oversight, wealth gap, and acts of kindness shape our communities, per Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup.

LIVE Election Results With TWITCHY! Primary Night in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina

LIVE Election Results With TWITCHY! Primary Night in New York, Maryland, and South Carolina

Georgia’s GDP Up by 6.4% in May 2026

Georgia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.4 year-on-year in May 2026, according to rapid estimates released by the National Statistics Office (Geostat) on June 30. Average real GDP growth for January-May amounted to 7.8. According to Geostat, the growth was primarily driven by the financial and insurance, information and communication, manufacturing, transportation, and storage sectors.

A Few Thoughts on Mamdani and the New York Primaries

One of the big stories coming out last night’s primaries are the wins for House candidates endorsed by New York...

Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America

Katrina vanden Heuvel Sweet victories are fueled by demands of voters who want new leaders and authentic advocates. The post Progressive Democrats Are Winning in Just About Every Corner of America appeared first on The Nation.

Hakeem Jeffries’ socialist dilemma deepens after New York primary wins

(NaturalNews) DSA-backed candidates won New York congressional primaries, signaling a shift from the party's fringe. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries fa...

Maryland early voting climbs, driven by competitive races and voter anger analysts say

BALTIMORE — Seventeen percent more Marylanders cast ballots during early voting this year than in the state’s last midterm primary, a surge analysts attribute in part to competitive congressional races, economic concerns and heightened ...